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So I'm currently in the process of swapping out my CSC since it finally quit on me, but I'm having a slight problem. I've got the exhaust and driveshaft off

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So I'm currently in the process of swapping out my CSC since it finally quit on me, but I'm having a slight problem. I've got the exhaust and driveshaft off as well as the shifter disconnected, and I'm stuck on the bellhousing. The top driver side bolt is giving me trouble, specifically. I've tried just about every angle I can think of, but that one bolt is holding me up; the rest haven't been an issue.

Anyone have any advice for this particular bolt? WD-40 and elbow grease aren't cutting it.
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So I'm currently in the process of swapping out my CSC since it finally quit on me, but I'm having a slight problem. I've got the exhaust and driveshaft off as well as the shifter disconnected, and I'm stuck on the bellhousing. The top driver side bolt is giving me trouble, specifically. I've tried just about every angle I can think of, but that one bolt is holding me up; the rest haven't been an issue.

Anyone have any advice for this particular bolt? WD-40 and elbow grease aren't cutting it.
try PB blaster and if that doesnt work, if you can torch the bolt that should do the trick
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Thanks for the suggestion! I'm not so sure a torch is practical due to the location of the top bolts and how much plastic/rubber is around the area, but I can def try some PB Blaster on top of the WD-40.
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Thanks for the suggestion! I'm not so sure a torch is practical due to the location of the top bolts and how much plastic/rubber is around the area, but I can def try some PB Blaster on top of the WD-40.
Spray it and give it an hour or two to really work in to the joint and dissolve the solvents that have seized it up.
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Lots of extensions. I have probably about 2 feet of extensions on a swivel socket then use a breaker bar to losen it then finish it off with an impact. This is how I done it the 3 times I pulled my trans out.
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Thanks for the suggestion! I'm not so sure a torch is practical due to the location of the top bolts and how much plastic/rubber is around the area, but I can def try some PB Blaster on top of the WD-40.
ah, didnt know there was rubber there, i never dropped my tranny before

i just use the torch method on exhaust bolts when PB fails me and that usually does the trick
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Lots of extensions. I have probably about 2 feet of extensions on a swivel socket then use a breaker bar to losen it then finish it off with an impact. This is how I done it the 3 times I pulled my trans out.
Thank You.

I was about to say the same thing.
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Lots of extensions. I have probably about 2 feet of extensions on a swivel socket then use a breaker bar to losen it then finish it off with an impact. This is how I done it the 3 times I pulled my trans out.
Agreed. 24" extension, u-joint, and breaker bar did it for me
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Thanks guys, I'll give it another shot in the morning then. I can't wait to get this finished, I'm driving my friends car in the meantime and it's really making me appreciate the Z, minus the clutch issue!
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Agreed. 24" extension, u-joint, and breaker bar did it for me
Use six point socket only and make sure you get the straightest angle possible, even with swivel.
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Mac Tool, 6 point, swivel type, impact tool sockets are the best to use, Had them from back in the day when I work at a transmission shop, never had an issue. No need to heat the bolt. use a big A$$ breaker bar or impact gun with a long extension. Also remove the cross member while supporting the trans with a jack. this will give you a little more room at the top of the bell housing.
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We got the bolt earlier this morning thanks to you guys' help. New CSC is installed, all that's left is to button her back up after the new year and hopefully everything will be good as new! Thanks again guys!
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Jordan what did you do exactly. I’m having the same issue
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1/2” drive extension’s with 17mm 6pt socket & 24” breaker bar
Doesn’t hurt to have a couple long wobble extension’s to help with any interference issues
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I have a hand sized 3/8” Snap-On impact with some impact swivel sockets that Zips them right off as well
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